Safety Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates Degree plus experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness or having addiction or substance use issues
• H.S. Diploma or GED plus experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness or having addiction or substance use issues; one (1) of which were in a supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Fire Guard certification F-02 or Fire Safety Coordinator F-80

Responsibilities

• Supervise Residential Aides and Senior Residential Aides assigned to the 4pm-12am and 12am-8am shifts to ensure the safety and smooth operation of the shelter.
• Assists the Assistant Director in overseeing departmental tasks and goals as well as overall facility operations.
• Serve as lead manager in the absence of more senior managers.
• Proved wrap-around overtime coverage as needed.
• Perform crisis intervention when required which includes handling Priority One incidents for Kenton Hall while on-site.
• Participate in the design and implementation of program improvements, policies, procedures and other strategic planning efforts.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Keeps records and assists staff in updating the client data summary sheets used for weekly/monthly meetings.
• Maintains an updated filing system so files can be easily retrieved and ensures that record keeping criteria are followed.
• Provides training of staff through on-site sessions as well as referrals to outside training sources.
• Provides orientation for new arrivals, informing them of shelter rules and regulations, giving them a tour of the facility, assigning a locker and a bed, and giving them their basic supplies, including sheets, towels and toiletries.
• Participates in case conferences in response to client complaints, using conflict resolution techniques to amicably resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant and Program Directors.